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Illustration of the A2 German word “offen”, which translates to “open, open-minded”. A wide-open wooden door standing in a sunny meadow, with the sky pouring through the frame instead of a wall.
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offen

open, open-minded

/ˈɔfn̩/

Forms

Comparative Forms

Positive offen
Komparativ offener
Superlativ am offensten

Examples — offen in a sentence

Ich bin offen für neue Ideen.

I am open to new ideas.

Das Fenster war gestern noch offen.

The window was still open yesterday.

How to remember it

OFF-EN sounds like 'off, then on' – a door that's open, then closed, then open again. It is always open.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Persönlichkeit”, which translates to “personality”. A person standing before a mirror that reflects a glowing, intricate nebula of colors and patterns unique to their soul.
die Persönlichkeit

/pɛʁˈzøːnlɪçkaɪ̯t/

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personality

Examples

Sie hat eine starke Persönlichkeit.

She has a strong personality.

Seine Persönlichkeit ist sehr freundlich und offen.

His personality is very friendly and open.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “das Profil”, which translates to “profile”. A vain peacock turns sharply sideways to flaunt its perfect side profile, chin lifted and one gleaming eye fixed proudly on the viewer.
das Profil

/pʁoˈfiːl/

profile

Examples

Ich muss mein Online-Profil auf der Webseite aktualisieren.

I need to update my online profile on the website.

Er zeigte mir das Profil des neuen Autos.

He showed me the profile of the new car.

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Illustration of the A2 German word “romantisch”, which translates to “romantic”. Two lovestruck swans curve their long necks into a perfect heart shape on a moonlit pond, eyes half-closed as little hearts float up between them.
romantisch

/ʁoˈmantɪʃ/

romantic

Comparative Forms

Positive romantisch
Komparativ romantischer
Superlativ am romantischsten

Examples

Wir hatten einen romantischen Abend.

We had a romantic evening.

Ist er wirklich so romantisch?

Is he really that romantic?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “die Schlange”, which translates to “queue / snake”. An enormous grinning snake coils its own long body into a patient, orderly bakery queue, its head at the counter while its tail still waits at the door, tapping impatiently.
die Schlange

/ˈʃlaŋə/

queue / snake

Examples

Es gab eine lange Schlange vor dem Kino.

There was a long queue in front of the cinema.

Vorsicht, da ist eine Schlange im Gras!

Careful, there's a snake in the grass!

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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich anmelden”, which translates to “to register”. A person writing their name on a floating golden scroll that instantly turns into a bright butterfly and flies into a magical palace.
sich anmelden

/ˈanˌmɛldn̩/

to register

Principal parts

sich anmelden, meldete sich an, hat sich angemeldet

ich melde mich an
du meldest dich an
er/sie/es meldet sich an
wir melden uns an
ihr meldet euch an
sie/Sie melden sich an

Examples

Wir müssen uns für den Kurs anmelden.

We have to register for the course.

Hast du dich schon online angemeldet?

Have you already registered online?

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Illustration of the A2 German word “sich beeilen”, which translates to “to hurry”. A person running so fast their shadow trails far behind them, carrying a clock that is sproutings wings and fluttering forward.
sich beeilen

/bəˈʔaɪ̯lən/

to hurry

Principal parts

sich beeilen, beeilte sich, hat sich beeilt

ich beeile mich
du beeilst dich
er/sie/es beeilt sich
wir beeilen uns
ihr beeilt euch
sie/Sie beeilen sich

Examples

Beeil dich, sonst verpassen wir den Zug!

Hurry up, otherwise we'll miss the train!

Er musste sich sehr beeilen.

He had to hurry a lot.

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